Call me a fool. The first time I went walking on the beach with Cameron (covered up in the beach stroller, so he was fine) I thought "I don't need sunscreen...we are at a lower altitude!" This line of thinking was incorrect. It turns out that although SD is at a very low altitude, there is "less ozone," which lets more damaging rays through.
I was out on the beach for about an hour and 15 minutes, and my scalp, arms, and shins got fried (good thing my face moisturizer has sunscreen in it and I was in shorts and a t-shirt!).
Yesterday I went walking on the beach and I put on SPF 50. My face still got a little pink (I was only outside on the beach for about 2 hours), but it is patently clear where I missed with sunblock. My right hand is bright red, my left elbow has two patches of red, my feet are striped red, and I have a little swath of red on my neck. I look like a tigered tourist...not a new species, but one that is disgusting once the peeling starts.
Will I have to resort to going for our epic adventure shell collecting walks with a long sleeved flowing shirt and a huge hat?.
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yes! i vote for the flowing shirt and giant hat! i forget all the time, too, and have been the victim of a few CA beach burns myself!!!
I am wondering about the scientific validity of the "lower altitude, less ozone" statement. I think more outdoor research is in order.
I still recall seeing a crispy, red graduation picture of you. Sunburns stink! Especially splotchy sunburn.
This reminds me of a certain sticker that was always kept in the Larsen boat glove compartment, that would turn red when the sunscreen no longer worked...perhaps it would be useful? Although covering your body with the spots may prove more effective than sunscreen, at least you can see where it is. :)
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